Virginia University Melissa Morris is currently a Teaching Associate Professor for the Freshman Engineering Program, in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU). She graduated Summa cum Laude with a BSME in 2006, earned a MSME in 2008, and completed her doctorate in mechanical engineering in 2011, all from WVU. At WVU, she has previously served as the Undergraduate and Outreach Advisor for the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department and the Assistant Director of the Center for Building Energy Efficiency. She has previously taught courses such as Thermodynamics, Thermal Fluids Laboratory, and Guided Missiles Systems, as well as serving as a Senior
for the Center for Renewable Energy Advanced Technological Education (CREATE). With funding from the National Science Foundation, CREATE seeks to advance renewable energy education nationwide by supporting faculty and academic programs in renewable energy. Dr. Walz is an alumnus of the Department of Energy Academies Creating Teacher Scientists (DOE ACTS) Program, and he is an instructor for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Summer Institute, providing professional development for middle and high school STEM teachers. Dr. Walz has been recognized as Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, and as the Energy Educator of the Year by
outcomes were assessed for the actual course (F and J),but all could be considered. These assessment tools are representative examples, and moreexamples could be created. The new ABET outcomes would also be able to map similarly to thecourse activities. Student Outcome Potential Assessment Tool(s) Mathematics: cryptology proof; science: electromagnetic (A) An ability to apply knowledge of mathemat- side-channel attack recreation or simulation; engineering: ics, science, and engineering any of the laboratory assignments listed in Table 1 (B
users. The Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) center at the University of Washington [6] provides an extensive repository of resources related to accessibility and universal design, in particular guidelines for both engineering labs [7] and makerspaces [8]. The Accessible Biomedical Immersion Laboratory (ABIL) at Purdue University [9] and the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind [10] also provide excellent recommendations and models. Recommendations are broken down into guidelines for physical environments, tools and hardware, and instructional and support resources. Open floor plans with clearly marked and accessible routes of travel are a priority in accessible work spaces, with reconfigurable and height
related literature shows that a variety of approaches has been consideredin different engineering disciplines such as Aerospace Engineering [1], Chemical andEnvironmental Engineering [4] and Mechanical Engineering [5], as well as courses devoted togeneral introduction to engineering [6]. The formats of these introductory courses vary fromprogram to program. In some cases, either a single one-hour seminar style course [7] or anextended three-credit course is used [8], whereas in others, the introductory contents arestretched over two or three courses [1]. Most involve some combination of lectures and hands-onactivities, with the latter often done in a laboratory setting [9]. Others involve introduction to theengineering design process and/or
Paper ID #21688Review of Global Trends in Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) Frame-works Applicable to Ph.D. Programs in EngineeringMr. Eric Holloway, Purdue University, West Lafayette Eric Holloway currently serves as the Senior Director of Industry Research in the College of Engineering at Purdue University, where he focuses on industry research in the College of Engineering. From 2007-2013, Eric served as the Managing Director and the Director of Instructional Laboratories in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. As Director, he was in charge of the building and implementation of the Ideas to
Paper ID #22281Teaching Mechanics in Another Country – Reflections on a Professorenaus-tauschDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich
performance during a laboratory exam activity,” JoVE J. Vis. Exp., no. 108, pp. e53255–e53255, Feb. 2016.[9] S. Afzal and P. Robinson, “Emotion data collection and its implications for affective computing,” in The Oxford Handbook of Affective Computing, R. A. Calvo, S. K. D’Mello, J. Gratch, and A. Kappas, Eds. New York: Oxford University Press, 2015, pp. 359 – 370.[10] E. A. Linnenbrink, “Emotion research in education: theoretical and methodological perspectives on the integration of affect, motivation, and cognition,” Educ. Psychol. Rev., vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 307–314, Dec. 2006.[11] S. Schukajlow, K. Rakoczy, and R. Pekrun, “Emotions and motivation in mathematics education: theoretical considerations
be able to: 1. Define the term research. 2. Describe examples of research being conducted in STEM fields and the potential impact of that research on society. 3. List examples of career opportunities available in various STEM fields. 4. Collect scientific data in a laboratory setting. 5. Analyze and interpret simple scientific data generated in the laboratory. 6. List and describe the steps of the scientific method. 7. List and describe the steps of the engineering design process. 8. Compare and contrast the scientific method and the engineering design process. 9. Describe the difference between quantitative and qualitative data and provide examples of situations where each is used. 10. Demonstrate
Department of Wayne State University. From 2000 to 2002, Dr. Mian worked as a designer for Visteon Corporation’s automotive electronics division located in Dearborn, Michigan. He also served as a faculty member in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, BUET from 1988 to 1993. He has authored over 90 refereed and non-refereed publications.Dr. Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton Dr. Margaret Pinnell is the Associate Dean for Faculty and Staff Development in the school of engineering and associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Dayton. She teaches undergraduate and graduate materials related courses including Introduction to Ma- terials, Materials Laboratory
collaborative curriculum design.Consistent with NGSS, activities are framed for identifying problems and defining relatedlimitations and criteria for technological advancements. Teachers will generate and evaluate avariety of solutions to identified problems. Finally, they will optimize solutions through analysisof the value and costs associated with their designs [1]. Sample course activities are described inTable 2.Table 2Sample Course Laboratory Activities Developed by Research Team Disciplinary Ideas & Crosscutting Concepts Engineering Practices Physics and Electrical/Computer Engineering Teachers will design and construct metal detectors [19]. • DC circuits and electromagnetism Assembled devices must
retrieving relevant information from memory—a technique known asretrieval practice. Retrieval practice increases long-term retention of information to a greaterextent than does restudy (e.g., [7]). Effects of retrieval practice have been extensively studied inthe laboratory, typically using verbal materials. For example, Karpicke and Roediger [8] hadparticipants learn Swahili-English word pairs (e.g., mashua-boat). After participants reached thecriterion of being able to produce the correct English translation a single time, they eitherrepeatedly restudied the word pair, repeatedly retrieved the English translation, or did notencounter the word pair again. In the latter condition, when items were neither retrieved norrestudied following initial
Engineering DynamicsIntroductionEngineering dynamics (Newtonian mechanics) is often a difficult subject for students to grasp,particularly when taught in traditional lecture-only settings. In lecture-only settings, studentsoften exercise concepts solely through idealized textbook problems which provide little to noopportunity for understanding or exploring in realistic contexts [1]. This is understandable giventhe considerable expense and resources needed to create companion laboratories where studentsmight otherwise explore concepts through hands-on experimentation. Despite these difficulties, ithas been shown across STEM fields that demonstrations and experiments can dramaticallyimprove student learning compared to traditional teaching methods [2
toperform online collaborative learning, in which students were engaged in deep discussion withtheir peers and each student was provided with a specific task through e-mail with expectationfor improving their students’ technical and conceptual knowledge [7]. Bohorquez and Toft-Nielsen designed a problem-oriented medical electronics laboratory, where collaborativelearning was adopted with the intentions of improving the expertise, self-efficacy andcraftsmanship skills of biomedical engineering students. Their implementation yieldedsatisfactory results and demonstrated the effectiveness of their collaborative learning strategies[8]. Dong and Guo incorporated Collaborative Project-Based Learning (CPBL) into theirComputer Networking course for
module, students were introduced to aerodynamics design as an example of appliedengineering. They learned the basic formulation of fluid mechanics equations, which lead toapplication of continuity and Bernoulli’s equations. Students had an opportunity to verify theseequations through hands-on projects and direct measurements in the thermo-fluid laboratory. Also,students were introduced to basic force analysis on aerodynamic vehicles, with an emphasis on liftgeneration airfoils, and they were also given an opportunity to use simulation tools to betterunderstand flow properties and their effect on the aerodynamic loads.Throughout this module, students were introduced to both theoretical and experimental topicsrelated to Bernoulli’s and continuity
of the groups did the project in asphalt and asphalt concrete, because theinstructor’s research laboratory has the resources to allow testing of these students. All the testingtime for the students was outside the class time. To ensure that the students get the most of out oftheir hands-on experience, the experimental protocol was vetted thoroughly. The civil engineeringtechnician also assisted the students in testing. For each of the materials, the objectives was thefollowing:1) Determine whether the material is linear viscoelastic?2) Determine if time-temperature superposition is applicable?3) Develop a rheological model, and4) Explain impact of the above results in practical applications.The scope and depth of testing was discussed with
Recommendations The following list provides recommendations for successful future implementation of the proposed SHRP2 vertical integration approach. These recommendations are based on feedback from the SHRP2 module instructors. ̶ Incorporate more SHRP2 hands-on or field components. ̶ Develop more group and individual class projects that focus on utilizing SHRP2 products. ̶ Develop instructions to explain selected SHRP2 products in detail in class or laboratory settings. ̶ Modify existing survey questions for the next iteration to evaluate method of instructions and instructor. ̶ Develop an “instruction manual
provides a laboratory ofcommon experience for development of language, logic, and problem-solving skills in theclassroom; 3. A democracy demands that its citizens make personal and community decisionsabout issues in which scientific information plays a fundamental role, and they hence need aknowledge of science as well as an understanding of scientific methodology; 4. For somestudents, it will become a lifelong vocation or avocation; and 5. The nation is dependent on thetechnical and scientific abilities of its citizens for its economic competitiveness and nationalneeds [12].Upon graduation from undergraduate construction programs, graduates are engaged in thedesign, planning, engineering, construction, estimating/budgeting, management
engineering students. In Integrated STEM Education Conference(ISEC), 2016 IEEE, 193-196.Ferri, B. H., Ahmed, S., Michaels, J. E., Dean, E., Garyet, C., & Shearman, S. (2009). Signal processingexperiments with the LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT kit for use in signals and systems courses. InAmerican Control Conference (pp. 3787-3792). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ACC.2009.5160602.Han, B., Zhang, C., & Qin, X. (2011). Based on Matlab signals and systems course project-driventeaching method research. In IEEE 3rd International Conference on Communication Software andNetworks (pp. 466-469). Piscataway, NJ: IEEE. doi:10.1109/ICCSN.2011.6013873.Huettel, L. G. (2006). A DSP hardware-based laboratory for signals and systems. In Proceedings, 4thDigital Signal
, Computer Graphics, Materials Science and laboratory courses. Since 2015 she has been actively involved in the University of Miami College of Engineering’s ”Redefining Engineering Education” strategic plan on educational innovation. As part of this plan, Dr. Basalo worked with 2 other faculty members to organize inaugural Senior Design Expo in May 2017, an exposition where over 200 senior students showcased their Capstone projects to the University of Miami community, alumni and industry leaders. Starting in 2016 and through her work with the University of Miami’s Engaged Faculty Fellowship program, Dr. Basalo incorporated an academic service component into the final project for a sophomore-level Measurements Lab
: are they related?,” in American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, 2009.[20] T. A. Ward, “Common elements of capstone projects in the world’s top-ranked engineering universities,” Eur. J. Eng. Educ., vol. 38, no. 2, pp. 211–218, 2013.[21] B. J. Zimmerman, “Attaining Self-Regulation: A Social Cognitive Perspective,” in Handbook of Self-Regulation, M. Boekaerts, P. R. Pintrich, and M. . Zeidner, Eds. San Diego, CA, USA: Academic Press, pp. 13–39.[22] P. Rivera-Reyes, O. Lawanto, and M. L. Pate, “Students’ Task Interpretation and Conceptual Understanding in an Electronics Laboratory,” IEEE Trans. Educ., vol. 60, no. 4, pp. 265–272, Nov. 2017.[23] P. Rivera-Reyes, “Students’ Task Interpretation and
demonstrations by masterteachers, a laboratory and environmental health and safety presentation and initial facultyresearch group meetings. The weeks following orientation are full of activities (Figure 1) aimedat K-12 STEM professional development, including; workshops, book-club discussions, graduatestudent research presentations, collaborative meetings, industry field trips and, of course, hands-on research experience within a faculty-advised research group. These weeks contain the mostlearning-opportunities, and although they are activity-dense, WE2NG summer trainings arebelieved to be of sufficient duration to allow participants to meaningfully engage with theirresearch assignment and to ultimately take ownership of their role within the research
multiple team projects anddeliverables. ENGG 233 is a required first-year technical course that introduces foundationalconcepts in programming and software engineering to all students, regardless of their intendedprogram.In 2015, ENGG 233 was redesigned to focus on algorithmic thinking through exploratory andapplied learning, as opposed to syntax-focused programming education [Pears, 2007]. Thisresulted in a course format similar to ENGG 200.Both courses have a significant regular laboratory component, where students are given theopportunity to collaborate with peers and receive coaching from instructors and teachingassistants. In these laboratory sessions, students work on exploratory exercises and larger design-based projects. This interactive
Paper ID #23600How Do Biomedical Engineering Graduates Differ from Other Engineers?Bridging the Gap Between BME and Industry: a Case StudyDr. Tanya M. Nocera, The Ohio State University, Department of Biomedical Engineering Tanya M. Nocera, PhD, is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Biomedical Engineering at The Ohio State University. She is focused on developing, teaching and assessing upper-level Biomedical Engineering laboratory courses, with particular interest in improving student technical communication skills.Dr. Alexis Ortiz-Rosario, The Ohio State University Alexis Ortiz-Rosario is a assistant professor of practice
articles attempted to address misconceptions. Thus, there appears to be a need forresearch that addresses misconceptions. We might suggest focusing on prevalently reportedmisconceptions, such as physics term confusion and appropriate application of Ohm's Law.IntroductionMisconceptions in circuit analysis have been investigated by many researchers, and researchershave identified numerous issues: Conceptual [1][2][3][4], term confusion [5][6], fundamentalmathematical skills [7][8], incomplete metaphor [9][10], and diagnostics to identify suchmisconceptions [5][11]. Further, researchers have investigated many aspects: Communitycollege through research university levels, laboratory and lecture settings, and across differentlearning materials.However
what they expected.5. ConclusionsUtilization of AM technologies is continuously increasing in every aspect of the life lately.Although there are a number of professional development activities available in this advancingtechnology, cost and time related concerns make it difficult to attend for anybody who has aninterest to learn the impact of this technology for the classrooms and laboratories. AM-WATCHprovides a hands-on Studio type learning environment for the STEM educators who want toimplement this technology in their classrooms and laboratories. This paper presents the successstories of the AM Studios delivered in Knoxville and Seattle in 2017. Attendees’ grasp of ABETStudent Outcomes and Continues Improvement was an essential part of the
engagethem at multiple levels in and out of the laboratory. While the program itself focused on three maintopical areas of energy (biofuels, energy storage, and catalysis), the projects offered to the studentswere highly diverse and broadly fit into these topical areas based on the expertise of each facultymentor. Our REU program strongly benefited from the large number of assistant professors at LSUwho were eager to mentor an REU student and worked very closely with the students in the lab.Prior to the start of each summer, the authors reached out to faculty members from severaldepartments on campus including chemical engineering, biological engineering, mechanicalengineering, physics, and chemistry to elicit projects for the summer. The titles of
circuit and electronics lecture and laboratory courses during their firstyear of attendance at SU. Such students will then be ready to participate in our three-quarter-long senior design experience during their second year at Seattle University.A student transferring to Seattle U for his/her junior year (as defined above) and who submitshis/her scholarship application by March 1 had to meet the following requirements forscholarship consideration: Planned to enroll full time at Seattle University (12 or more credits per quarter, across three quarters in an academic year). Had declared Electrical Engineering as his/her major. Held US Citizenship or permanent residency. Transferred courses equivalent to: o
centralized wastewater treatment plant and public health laboratory toascertain laboratory and field studies opportunities in the areas of water resource managementand public health. Lincoln University’s STEM students will have an opportunity to engage inhigh impact research opportunities in the future. Five full scholarships (tuition and fees) wereearmarked to ACC graduates electing to study STEM, particularly engineering, at Lincoln.As Lincoln University’s Engineering Program continues to grow, the expectation is that multiplefaculty-led experiences to these various locations will occur over short breaks and during thesummer as well as students can embark on individual semester opportunities. For example,during the development of the ESP curriculum
[4, 5, 6, 7, 8]. However, some approaches to real-time feedbackcontrol experiments require custom hardware and/or software and can be quite expensive.The cost of maintaining on-campus feedback control laboratories has sparked an interested inlow-cost experiments that can potentially be student owned [9, 10, 11].A very promising approach combines flipped instruction with student owned experimentsusing an Arduino microcontroller and Matlab [12].The work presented in this paper uses an Arduino microcontroller combined with Python sothat the hardware is inexpensive and all of the software is free.Pedagogical QuestionPrimarily, this paper seeks to answer the question “How effective was the frequency re-sponse/Bode learning module?”. The Bode